Using TFT 1.44 With Arduino Nano

In this tutorial we will learn how to connect the TFT 1.44 LCD screen that comes Robo-Geek Kits.

These little LCD screens are handy when working with micro-robotics as it gives a convenient display of 128 x 128 pixels. There are 2 kinds of TFT 1.44, one that includes SD card and the one without with a price of $15 US and $5 US respectively. This tutorial will cover the TFT 1.44 with no SD card.

This tutorial has been tested with Arduino Uno or Arduino Nano. If you have another Arduino board, please review the documentation as the pin layout may be different. Finally we assume that the user has a basic level of understanding how to use Arduino and make electronic connections. If you are new to Arduino world, we strongly suggest to check out this instructable:

Step 4: Troubleshooting

2. If the display is offset in the vertical direction, add a variable to the code:

int yoffset = 32;

Then add yoffset to drawing commands, for example:

tft.drawLine(10,32 + yoffset,10,52 +yoffset, RED);

3. What if Adafruit libraries are not displaying with the desired colors. This is a little hard to solve. Our suggestion, create a small function that display each color and note the number. Affordable electronics require a little more hacking, that's all, it's part of the fun. Check the following colors first, and adjust accordingly.